APPENDIX A Questionnaire

We are conducting a study on the" Different Views of Gender Groups on Virginity in UP Diliman". This survey is only subjected to those students who are member of FRATERNITY, SORORITY and OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS in UP Diliman. We promise to keep your answers confidential. Please answer HONESTLY. I am a member of [ ] Fraternity [ ] Sorority [ ] other related organizations Gender [ ] Male [ ] Female [ ] Gay [ ] Lesbian [ ] Bisexual Male [ ] Bisexual Female Age [ ] 16 [ ] 17 [ ] 18 [ ] 19 [ ] 20 [ ] 21 [ ] 22+ 1. What do you consider as 'lost of virginity'? [ ] Vaginal penetration using penis [ ] Any form of vaginal penetration [ ] Lost of hymen (regardless of accidental or intentional) [ ] Anal penetration [ ] Oral stimulation [ ] others: please specify_________ 2. Do you still believe in the importance of virginity? Why? 3. What do you think are the factors that influence people in their decision of staying a virgin? 1
Afraid of getting pregnant early Afraid of acquiring STDs Afraid of what other people

might think Too young Taking good care of your reputation Family values Religion and moral beliefs Sex education Preserving yourself for your future spouse Aware of reputation Avoid 'drama'

4. On the other hand, what are the factors that influence people in their decision of LOSING their virginity? [ ] media (TV; Movies...etc) [ ] improved sex education (know more about sex, more prone to trying it out) [ ] de-proved sex education ('failure' in informing people about importance of virginity) [ ] promotion of sexual materials (e.g. condom, toys) [ ] internet [ ] less strict parents [ ] peer pressure [ ] Others 1
media (TV; Movies...etc) improved sex education (know more about sex, more prone to trying it out) de-proved sex education ('failure' in informing people about importance of virginity) promotion of sexual materials (e.g. condom, toys) internet less strict parents peer pressure lack of other forms of entertainment

5. Would you tell someone (a parent, friend, religious leader, etc) if you lost your virginity?

[ ] yes [ ] no 5ai. If yes, who would you tell first? [ ] sibling [ ] best friend [ ] parents [ ] others 5aii. and why? 5b. If no, why? 6. Does your culture/upbringing set an age limit (not talking legally, more socially) or is there another point in time that might signify that you are allowed/ready to lose you virginity? [ ] yes [ ] no 6a. What specifically? ______________________________________ 7. At what age do you think it will be okay to lose your virginity? [ ] under 14 [ ] 14-15 [ ] 16-17 [ ] 18-19 [ ] 20-21 [ ] 22+ [ ] any age 8. What advice do your parents give you about staying a virgin? 9. Have you ever felt of wanting to lose your virginity? Why and why not?

APPENDIX B Summary of Results 28 Straight males

What do you consider as 'lost of virginity'?

100 80 Percentage 60 40 20 0 Vaginal Any form of penetration vaginal using penis penetration Figure 1 Anal Oral Penetration Stimulation 7 out of 28 5 out of 28 5 out of 28 1 out of 28 26 out of 28

What are the factors that influence people in their decision of staying a virgin?
Avoid 'drama' Aware of reputation Preserving yourself for your future spouse Sex education Religion and moral beliefs family values Taking good care of your reputation too young Afraid of what other people might think Afraid of acquiring STDs Afraid of getting pregnant early 0 10 21.43 57.14 35.71 14.29 60.71 53.57 60.71 35.71 60.71 64.29 82.14 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90

Figure 2

What are the factors that influence people in their decision of losing their virginity? lack of other forms of entertainment peer pressure less strict parents Internet promotion of sexual materials de-proved sex education improved sex education media 35.71 35.71 28.57 82.14 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Figure 3 39.29 89.29 42.28 67.86

At What age do you think it will be okay to lose your virginity?

100 80 Percentage 60 40 20 0 Under 14 14-15 16-17 18-19 Figure 4 20-21 22 + any age 3.57 3.57 25 7.14 10.71 7.14 42.86

o Would you tell someone (a parent, friend, religious leader, etc) if you lost your virginity? Yes -18 a) Sibling b) Best friend c) parents d) others No - 9 o Does your culture/upbringing set an age limit (not talking legally, more socially) or is there another point in time that might signify that you are allowed/ready to lose you virginity? -2 - 17 -0 -0

Yes -15 No - 10 o Have you ever felt of wanting to lose your virginity? Why and why not? Yes - 12 No - 2

24 Straight females What do you consider as 'lost of virginity'?

100 Percentage 80 60 40 20 0 Vaginal Any form of penetration vaginal using penis penetration Figure 5 Anal Oral Penetration Stimulation 8 out of 24 5 out of 24 5 out of 24 3 out of 24 19 out of 24

What are the factors that influence people in their decision of staying a virgin?
Avoid 'drama' Aware of reputation Preserving yourself for your future Sex education Religion and moral beliefs family values Taking good care of your reputation too young Afraid of what other people might think Afraid of acquiring STDs Afraid of getting pregnant early 20.83 62.5 66.67 37.5 75 91.67 83.33 45.83 66.67 79.17 83.33 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Figure 6

What are the factors that influence people in their decision of losing their virginity? lack of other forms of entertainment peer pressure less strict parents Internet promotion of sexual materials de-proved sex education improved sex education media 0 29.17 79.17 62.5 79.17 50 54.17 58.33 58.33 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 Figure 7

At What age do you think it will be okay to lose your virginity? 100 Percentage 80 60 40 20 0 Under 14 14-15 16-17 18-19 Figure 8 20-21 22 + any age 0 8.33 4.17 29.17 37.5 20.83 0

o Would you tell someone (a parent, friend, religious leader, etc) if you lost your virginity? Yes - 20 a) sibling b) best friend c) parents d) others: Acquaintance Sorority Sisters No 4 o Does your culture/upbringing set an age limit (not talking legally, more socially) or is there another point in time that might signify that you are allowed/ready to lose you virginity? -1 - 16 -0 -1 -2

Yes -20 No - 4 o Have you ever felt of wanting to lose your virginity? Why and why not? Yes - 10 No - 5 1 bisexual male, 3 bisexual females, 1 lesbian, 1 transgendered, 5 gay respondents